Maceration
/ˌmæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/noun
The process of softening or breaking down food substances by soaking them in a liquid.
Did you know?In ancient herbalism, maceration was crucial for extracting the 'soul' of plants, believed to hold their magical properties.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
macerare
“to make thin, weaken, or soften”
Old French
Old French
macerer
“to soak or steep”
Middle English
Middle English
maceracioun
“the act of soaking or softening”
Modern English
English
maceration
“the process of softening by soaking, especially in a liquid”
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